Reggae music don't really focus on one thing, you know. If reggae music is speaking about the struggle of people, and the suffering, it don't mean black people. It mean people in general. — Burning Spear Copy Share Image
I've been singing about love a long time now, because my kind of love carries a different flavor. My lyrics are not so outrageous… — Burning Spear Copy Share Image
My outspoken beliefs have been embraced, but I don't consider myself an activist. Maybe people consider me as that, but it's not anything outrageous… — Burning Spear Copy Share Image
Music is supposed to create an associate level, wherein I and you and you and I can associate without any misunderstanding. — Burning Spear Copy Share Image
I love what I do: there is no pressure. The music doesn't like pressure. — Burning Spear Copy Share Image
People have been listening to Burning Spear for a long time now, and they know who I am and what I stand for. Yes,… — Burning Spear Copy Share Image
I feel that no one should be ashamed or have fear or doubt within themselves when they speak about the roots or Africa wherein… — Burning Spear Copy Share Image
The kind of music I'm dealing with is more a long-term music. Sometimes a little discourage runs along on your thought, but I am… — Burning Spear Copy Share Image
I usually listen to various kind of singers. Curtis Mayfield was my favorite. James Brown, Tina Turner, queen of soul, I started to get… — Burning Spear Copy Share Image
Every musician tries to blend in some reggae. It's the only music that brings all people together, different races, different religions. — Burning Spear Copy Share Image
We don't need no more danger, we don't need no more difficulties, we don't need no more misunderstanding, and we don't need no more… — Burning Spear Copy Share Image
When Marcus Garvey spoke about self-reliance, he wasn't only talking about people of colour. It's like self-reliance in general, for anyone. Just keep moving… — Burning Spear Copy Share Image
